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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled mullet roe (HS 0302914010) totaled $4K in June 2026, traded with 1 country.
Mullet roe — particularly the dried, salt-cured form known as bottarga — commands premium prices in Mediterranean and East Asian specialty markets, but this line covers the product in fresh or chilled (not processed) form. Gray mullet roe is a high-value niche commodity with distinct handling requirements: the egg sacs are fragile and highly perishable, making temperature management and rapid customs clearance critical. FDA admissibility review applies, and importers should ensure the product is clearly distinguished from processed or salted roe, which would be classified under a different heading.
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Fresh or chilled mullet roe falls under 0302914010. Once the roe is salted, dried, or otherwise processed — as in bottarga — it moves to a different heading, typically under heading 0305 (fish dried, salted, or in brine). The processing method and preservation state are the key classification determinants.
Fresh mullet roe is extremely perishable and must be maintained at near-freezing temperatures throughout transit. Importers typically use air freight with gel packs or ice, and any delay at the port of entry — including FDA examination holds — can result in quality degradation. Pre-clearance coordination with FDA and the customs broker is advisable for time-sensitive shipments.
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.